Bach - Concerto for two harpsichords in C major BWV 1061 - Corti/Henstra | Netherlands Bach Society

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0:08 [Allegro] 6:42 Largo 11:06 Presto

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If you add it to the description, the progress bar will be cut into three sections according to the time points you add. That's someting new on youtube.

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[@ehalverson9323]

Lovely 😊

[@blindcanseemusic]

I am a Bach lover, and these performances are amazing to me. No one has said this, I don't think, but I must also congratulate the sound engineers, who have produced such a balanced recording. Everything can be heard clearly, and is mixed beautifully.

[@kencory2476]

Not to mention the camera operators!

[@BlossomedJewelsOfficial]

Agree!

[@ampzamp]

i think the most perfect musical instrument is the harpsichord. Its sustain period is so short that Bach had no choice but to just keep the notes flowing! And by God, he totally did.

[@ampzamp]

it is so much FUN - they are like machines who cant stop, locked in a short circuit of pure joy

[@SteveofArms]

Every single player has very clearly had a strong background playing in ensembles. Not a single unaligned entrance or exit, and everyone is perfectly in tune with one another. What a world-class performance.

[@9monava]

This is SO SPECTACULAR! What fabulous musicianship. We are so lucky to have these instruments and this music. Thank you!

[@blipblip88]

Amazing performance and, might I say, Sound! Fantastic recording! Only 7 players and the richness of their playing sounds like 20!

[@gd7561]

An absolute masterpiece from the genius and grandmaster!!!!

[@RomanGolubev_A]

I like how the two harpsichords sound like one big instrument with a wider range, especially evident in the second slow movement

[@mercedesbenzformula1]

It’s funny you mention that. They were talking about all the effort they put into matching up the voicing and tuning of both instruments in another video despite the fact they are replicas of instruments from different areas of Germany and about 25 years apart. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4LOq2t6arKKY9E

[@johnrickert5572]

I first heard this marvelous concerto in 1986, in the performance of the Cadesus, truly an outstanding performance. I have heard a number of other performances over time. This concerto has remained a favorite of mine over all these years, and I think the present performance is absolutely extraordinary. The _joy_ of the playing is obvious. Thank you, God bless, and God reward you.

[@PopsiclesInMyCellar]

What a great thing to wake up to on the 20th of August of the year 2020!

[@nomebear]

My sentiments exactly.

[@jacobusbinnema3096]

This is music is like champagne to me. Sparkling. Full of life. This music also made me love and study harpsichord.

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Jacobus, as a musician here i want to agree and also share my feeling that C major is a particular key that is sparkling and full of life. I also associate it with red, and with love songs.

[@ctfamily40]

There are sequences in this first movement that are some of the most perfect and joyous things Bach ever wrote, particularly from 1:20-1:30 and 2:39 and 2:48

[@katherineparadis-chateaune8004]

Generally there is a lot more joy in Bach than performers are inclined to reveal. For example here this beautiful rendition of this cantata. If one performs it just a little more weighing than what Bach intended (romantiscm's influence) ("more" is a way of speaking, the richness of his music is never heavy), then we pass aside that fabulous joy. I am not delighted by this performance, although they approach the slow movement quite in a good manner.

[@katherineparadis-chateaune8004]

Here the cantata. These are my favorite performances of Bach music I've found on KZbin. Cantate «Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen» kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3fPhYV3naiUrJosi=ImbupO53GGP46Mjp&t=59 Concerto pour hautbois et violon kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKLVioGIgMirps0si=CGVSEXxsuuVp_LrP&t=4 Concerto pour 4 clavecins kzbin.info/www/bejne/m57Oe2N3bK6Zobssi=bDz23U84bes-b3Gb&t=7

[@katherineparadis-chateaune8004]

And such performances as this one, although I don't think is really on point (especially for the largo!!), make us wonder about the uniqueness (or the character if you prefer) of his joy. I mean so much musician close their eyes on it, we must take the opportunity to imagine the possibilities and that's why I cherish the musician who explore unconventional paths. I really feel that the "conventional" way of playing Bach is off track cause I feel a joy is there that isn't acknowledged in its full scope. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYDPpIelbdqenJYsi=ygGmhP0h_43l-sRF

[@amgemin]

I've commented already that this channel is KZbin gold, but I think a better definition is KZbin royalty. Thank you so much!!

[@asherrubenstein2949]

I would just say that this performance is fantastic, but that's the standard one expects from the Netherlands Bach Society all the time. Thank you for this, and everything else that you do. These videos always make my day, and many other people's too, I'm sure😊

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

It's also a clear, well-balanced recording, i must say!

[@abdul7591]

The whole concerto is a masterpiece, but I have to say that third movement with its beautiful opening melody and subsequent development is better than an anti-depressant. If you're feeling bummed, forget the Prozac and listen to this. There's something in many of Bach's works that convince me there really is a God who is looking out for us.

[@美太郎大宜味]

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[@alexanderoukhortsev1354]

You are right!!!!!!

[@DocVulkan]

Stunning. Absolutely breath taking. I actually love the accents created by the strings.

[@muyu69]

What a performance! This is a gem on KZbin.

[@friendfuji3082]

This music is very beautiful. Thank you😊 from Japan.

[@ilonamollema6467]

What a beautiful performance! Huge compliments to both soloists.

[@sheepdog9683]

vive la "Netherlands Bach Society" et merci du fond du cœur pour tous ses généreux partages de la meilleure musique qui soit, interprétée par des musiciens inspirés par l'esprit de Jean-Sébastien Bach.

[@mdrakic]

Amazing piece and an even more amazing smile of the left, younger, harpsichord player, during the concert (pardon me for not knowing the name). Each time he was smiling his joy and happiness was more than visible, which made my pleasure of watching not only audible but visual too. Thank you so much.

[@jamesadey8744]

A beautiful performance by an amazing group of musicians. Thank you.

[@glennsolva1567]

The Netherlands Bach society are fantastic. Transparency in the Harpsichord playing is wonderful. Filming equally wonderful. ❤❤❤

[@verenagallati8970]

That's just wonderful...

[@steveschmidt5156]

Exquisite. Such genius to begin the day with. A thousand thanks.

[@roberkonstig]

Bravissimi tutti, specie Francesco Corti!

[@notaire2]

Lebhafte und wunderschöne Aufführung dieses technisch anspruchsvollen und perfekt komponierten Konzerts im rhythmischen Tempo mit schimmernden und perfekt unabhängigen Tönen zweier genialen Solo-Cembali sowie seidigen und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen aller historischen Streichinstrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt lyrisch. Die Virtuosität aller Spieler ist wahrlich erstaunlich. Mehr als wunderbar!

[@KulturKampf65]

Bach's orchestral genius lifted to an Anapurnian level. Masterpiece! Congrats for the Channel! 👌

[@ghalisultan6288]

we are still waiting for the lute solo works, thanks you (netherlands bach society)and yours musician for every note.

[@xavi2803]

The tough part is picking a guitarist. There are few guitarists with this level of artistry atm. Maybe marcin, lukatz, manuel, david, or the Beijing guitar duo or kuang. Whoever they pick, will become god status in the guitar world.

[@herrickinman9303]

There are no solo lute works. The works you have in mind were intended for _Lautenwerck_ (lute harpsichord), not lute. The inventory of Bach's estate lists a Lautenwerck and many other keyboard and string instruments, but not even one stinkin' lute.

[@andreamundt]

So fresh and sparkly !! Thanks a lot, NBS ! :D

[@Rik77]

Wow, best performance of this I've seen. Love it! I really enjoy in this work how bach minimises the strings to just adding a bit if structure to the music, simple but they add enough but otherwise its entirely a duet between the keyboard players.

[@Chrismacleod777]

What beautiful music! Thank you for your wonderful performance! 😀

[@roseliajs908]

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[@peterlucevan314]

That is brilliant. Many thanks.

[@IamAlessandro1]

Perfect, just perfect! No more to say. Thank you

[@luuktorn]

Great music, great performance, great musicians!

[@maricarmen4534]

Hermosa... Hermosa .. amo está música de Bach. Entre otros ..! 🎻❤️❤️❤️🍀🍀🍀💚💚💚

[@hugholiveiro2081]

A MEANDER IN THE RAIN....SO BEAUTIFUL........GREAT PERFORMANCE.!

[@thomasciul8932]

Once a local orchestra did this piece with 2 of my harpsichords. What bliss

[@juancarlosgarcia5137]

Gracias por proporcionarnos belleza en estos tiempos tan monotemáticos. Música a contracorriente de estos tiempos que me insufla aliento vital. Un regalo.

[@davidsargent5276]

Fascinating--makes one envious of so much talent-!!

[@katbullar]

Beautiful at all levels! Amazing!!!

[@georgec.bouras937]

It's just amazing!!

[@AkaRuby]

Hello, an MD specializing in brain and depression/anxiety, Dr. Neil Nedley lead me here. I will be checking more videos from this channel. I am new to classical music

[@jimbo2629]

I wish I was new to classical music again. I suggest sticking with Bach for a bit and repeating the video several times till you get to know the music. It is the same as other music you may like only very much better and bears repetition for ever. When you want to move on Mozart is almost as great. I recommend any of his concertos for starters. For beauty try his Ave Verum. Simple and perfect.

[@AkaRuby]

@@jimbo2629 thank you I will check out Ave Verum

[@lauriethompson740]

Well you've really struck lucky with NBS, if there's a better classical KZbin channel out there I've yet to find it! What's so great about it is that its 'more than the sum of the parts' you really feel they're on a massive mission, and utterly driven to achieve it, it really brings the whole thing to life, so pieces I've known most of my life suddenly have a new energy to them, fantastic.

[@zaferkucuk7494]

Excellent performance.

[@SoloSynth1]

Dang it, why can't I like this more than once?

[@beatrizvaldebenito7639]

La música maravillosa de Bach es ejecutada tan magistralmente que llevan a otra dimensión de felicidad al que escucha. Un saludo y felicitaciones a todos ustedes.

[@lenanielsen5903]

So beautiful performance🍃Thank's

[@BaroquetoClassical]

Outstanding tightness of fit... very nicely done!

[@ОльгаАбросимова-з3у]

Это прекрасное, гармоничное завораживающее исполнение моей любимой музыки, чудо.🌹💖💐💐💐

[@joseclaudiopaivareis1758]

Demais!! Sublime!! Excelente!! Fico sem palavras.

[@renaldtremblay8333]

Magnifique! Merci!

[@adanayup9268]

Una belleza y una genialidad...

[@andrewtannenbaum1]

I don't know how Bach wrote this. Not only are the lines impossibly dense, but his his sense of direction amongst them seems completely free.

[@josedavibarbosafragosofrag15]

Bom dia, Gostou muito das composições de Bach.

[@goodboybuddy1]

What a joyful noise! Wonderful.

[@Шопотпростаты-у5н]

Спасибо большое 🤝это волшебство

[@tjittekamminga5170]

Prachtig!

[@loiclaccomoff368]

Excellent! 🤩 So Beautiful! 😍 Europa! 💖💝🌟💐🍻🎉

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[@parcivalg.5659]

Bellissimo; tutto molto equilibrato, una chiarezza incredibile, si distinguono perfettamente le voci di ogni strumento, complimenti a tutti i musicisti e ai tecnici. Forse una unica pecca:"il primo tempo si potrebbe eseguire un po' più lentamente data la bellezza delle idee presenti di cui si godrebbe meglio e più a lungo.

[@yvonnelenders5986]

Stunning!! Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@ampzamp]

...those guys are bloody good

[@edgarolivas5407]

Fantastic!

[@argonath1000]

Big fan of Corti! .-)

[@whs1pmjazz]

We have hit levels of baroque that shouldnt even be possible

[@topsecret1837]

Just wait until you hear the concerto for not two but FOUR harpsichords.

[@xavi2803]

He means levels of baroque interpretation. This is as good as I can possibly imagine baroque music being played.

[@karstenbiastoch2606]

Very nice, a dream of harmony and peace 🌺🎶...Bach

[@brendaharrup5706]

Glorious 🌺

[@salvamanu727]

Encantado por esta musica. Buenos dias u un saludo

[@MrDoctorrLove]

SO good

[@zevluria9520]

I LOVE NBS. They are an amazing contribution to the world and perfection in playing Bach. They have helped me so much this year thru fires, Trump, COVID etc. Ugh. I especially love Bach's keyboard works and play them daily on my keyboard. However...compared to the keyboard concertos for one keyboard, or the amazing concerto for 4 Harpsichords (thanks Vivaldi), this piece is to my ears awful. Not the fault of the players. Especially the middle movement has no heart and deep feeling- for me.The allegro and presto have little in common with the beauty of his other fast movements. Compare the Keyboard concerto in D minor (BWV 1052)which is perfection in its depth, complexity and beauty. Also NBS version on violin is breathtaking! I would appreciate a reply to help me see what I am missing.Thanks

[@ProfDrislane]

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[@cindyb.1396]

Dank u wel - Bravo!!!!!

[@olpetkop9042]

Bravo!

[@jacquesfoche9696]

❤️ bach ❤️

[@williammolina1916]

Es hermosa con el tiempo como la flor es preciosa, tiene la alegría de la vida, el sol, la primavera tiene los días.

[@ignaciogomis272]

Henstra Rocks! And Corti Rolls!

[@greatday2641]

YES!!

OMG Finally!!! 🥰

[@mathemadician8609]

The third movement makes me wanna dance.

[@megenberg8]

so good it is insane! 💙💚💜💛🧡 🎯 💐💐💐💐💐💐 !

[@julieagniel3376]

J'aime Bcp cette interprétation

[@ethanhinson873]

Wow that second movement though...

[@itnas1010]

Mathematically amazing

[@herrickinman9303]

How so? What does "mathematically" even mean in this context? You think that music that has structure is "mathematical"? All music has structure!

[@googleantispy3850]

Not sure why so many modern Bach interpretations are at such accelerated tempos. It's difficult to savor the magnificence of Bach's music when it goes by like a hurricane. Many wonderful recordings from 20, 30, 40 years show how a proper tempo does such a great service to the music, while this does not. And that's sad, because otherwise the playing is wonderful.

[@topsecret1837]

What do you mean accelerated?

[@fransdegroot9778]

The best dutch music

[@barroco05]

German*

[@newclarence]

Wish we could get a better look at that bass instrument. It's huge. Is it what I think they call a cathedral bass?

[@soundknight]

I want this on CD

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[@jdj830]

To answer (well, respond, because we will probably never know the answer) to the question posed in your notes - I cannot believe that JSB wrote the string parts. To my ears this is a piece like the Italian Concerto - a "concerto" in which the soloist implies their own orchestral accompaniment through the clever use of textural changes. (Another piece in this category is the g minor sonata for viola da gamba and harpsichord, BWV 1029). It's possible that WF or CPE wrote the string parts, though they're so rudimentary they could have been written by an anonymous editor who thought that no one would perform the piece without an orchestra. The only other piece I can think of by Bach for two keyboards without orchestra are the versions of the mirror fugues in Die Kunst der Fuge with the free-composed fourth line, which to me is a good argument for doing that whole piece with two keyboards, one hand per line for maximum clarity. Am I missing something? I have mixed feelings about the string parts. They do sound like they almost get in the way of what the harpsichords are doing (though there are a handful of times I like their sustained notes and how they intensify the cadences). On the other hand, I feel the same way about a couple of pieces where Bach unquestionably did his own arrangement of his own work, like those cantata sinfonias where he adds winds to the opening movement of Brandenburg 3 (weird) or adds recorders to the sinfonia to Cantata 18 (why?) or turns the Preludio to the Violin partita 3 into an organ concerto with trumpets and drums (which is not too different in spirit from those Stokowski arrangements of his organ works). But I know Bach was always under pressure and in a hurry and felt no reason to be reverent of his own work. Which is all a way of saying that just maybe he DID write these string parts. Sorry for the rambling. Excellent performance as usual.

[@classicaljanes]

Soli Deo Gloria

[@pierre-emmanuelzufferey1470]

Un peu allègre pour moi, alors le presto... jamais entendu avant hier à la radio le dernier mouvement où l'on entendait bien la construction brique magique après l'autre...

[@matildemendezzentenomusic]

The end of the third movement is like the keyboard solo of "In my life" by The Beatles

[@richardsmits977]

I assume you mean that the keyboard solo of "In my life" by The Beatles is like the end of the third movement? The Beatles and many other great musicians are all standing on the shoulders of J.S. Bach! :)

[@matildemendezzentenomusic]

@@richardsmits977 oh I meant the beginning of the third movement hahaha

[@SilvioNobre]

Maravilhoso!

[@Sheehan1]

Oh wow, good suggestion KZbin!

[@yengsabio5315]

You might be interested in this explainer video of one of Bach's popular composition. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3rKlmWjjsmHqq8

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You might also like this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHPHfGCXntGcpaM

[@Kam-xm6mm]

Is there an explanation for such a fast tempo in 1st movement?

[@edwardhoward5525]

No tempo is marked on the score (that is what the brackets mean above). I think it works. Sounds awful to say, I like Bach played without emotion - so briskly like here. Please feel free to disagree. There are many ways to play Bach!

[@johntaliaferrothompson6052]

Netherlands Bach Society is the Harpsichord difficult to play, learn & master than the piano & accordion?

[@ilyaibrahimovic9842]

Depends on the repertoire. Virtuosic piano repertoire can be a lot more challenging technically, and some of the really long works (Liszt b minor sonata or Medtner Night Wind Sonata for instance) can really strain a performer's understanding of large-scale structure and ability to make it clear. And I tend to think piano requires more precision in the amount of weight and force given to each key (and simultaneously sounding notes require differing amounts of force) whereas the composer and instrument do a lot more of that for you on harpsichord.

[@RomanGolubev_A]

Plus the harpsichord does not have loudness control, like the piano, where the variance in the force on the key varies the loudness

[@johntaliaferrothompson6052]

@@ilyaibrahimovic9842 thank you

[@austin7]

I could definitely say that period instruments, harpsichord in particular, are much less forgiving. You have to be very decisive and play everything with informed confidence. A slip-up on a harpsichord is projected more due to more overtones than the piano, also a lot of piano repertoire written for an actual modern piano and not a fortepiano includes a lot of pedal which can help cover-up mistakes.

[@ilyaibrahimovic9842]

@@austin7 This is a good point. Period instruments - fortepiano included - are a lot more transparent, so mistakes, imprecisions, and shortcomings in refinements are more obvious. However, there's a big difference between having some smudges on your fugue and straight up not being able to play some virtuosic piece, like not even being able to produce an approximation with 50 wrong notes and 500 more missing entirely. Also, it can be a small thing (or not, if you want to control as fine as Stephen Hough) but coordinating the pedal makes modern piano just a little more complex.

[@dschonnie]

Die schönste Version, die ich kenne. Makellos klar, herzlich, pfiffig - Virtuosität mit Understatement, ehrliche Empfindsamkeit. Absolute Weltklasse. Bin SO stolz auf Euch! Und erst dieses Gesprächsvideo hier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4LOq2t6arKKY9E HEERLIJK!!! 🙏❤️🎶

[@user-bc7ob9kj5g]

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[@Renee2004lr]

Bach wrote a beautiful "double fugue" for the last movement of this concerto which I can barely hear in this performance; not sure if it the concert hall, the harpsichords themselves or what, but I will take a piano version of this work any day over this muffled version.

[@christopherbui3551]

IT'S A PARTY!!!

[@jimbo2629]

Wonderful, but I do like to see the keyboards.

[@mauricioduron3193]

Soo true!!!